- 3030 N. Racine Ave., Lake View
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spo... READ MORE
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spo... READ MORE
The name is Irish, but you won't be deluged by Emerald Isle kitsch at this friendly neighborhood restaurant and pub. You may, however, find yourself enchanted b... READ MORE
Before there was a term for it, this Loop spot with five other locations throughout the city already had perfected "fast casual" dining, serving breakfast, pa... READ MORE
If you took your average neighborhood bar and crossed it with your typical sports pub, this Southport corridor watering hole would be the result. With more than... READ MORE
Since 1959, this family-owned restaurant has been a Southside staple, attracting a devoted following with its burgers, subs and curly fries. READ MORE
More than 30 television sets ring the bar in this specialty wings joint's Lincoln Park location. In the main dining room, a huge pair of projection screens book... READ MORE
Stephen Nicoli, a.k.a. 'Nic', (the Store), and longtime buddy Dean Zanella (312 Chicago) own this low-key neighborhood tavern in Lincoln Park, which serves casu... READ MORE
Expect speedy service at this family-run burger and hot dog joint. Place your order at the counter and have a seat in the homey dining room. Popular with local ... READ MORE
This friendly bar and grill right on the Fox River serves burgers, homemade thin-crust pizza and other bar fare, including Italian beef, hot dogs, chicken tende... READ MORE
Under new ownership since April 2007, Donelli's Pub & Eatery Inc. is known for its flavorful, half-pound burgers, thin-crust pizza and Italian sausage sandwich ... READ MORE
This casual two-story Irish pub offers a dark wood interior, a well-worn black-and-white checkered floor, gas fireplace, 10 jock-friendly televisions and plenty... READ MORE
For years, restaurants have come and gone at this location, but the owners of the Village Tavern & Grill seem to have found a winning formula: a family-style re... READ MORE
Alfie's is a good place for an inexpensive meal or just a quick bite and a beer. Order a cheese-topped burger on a toasted bun with the grilled onions (it comes... READ MORE
With its bright-lights marquee and affordable menu, Union Park attracts a crowd of Bulls and Blackhawks fans on their way to United Center, plus young professio... READ MORE
This downtown St. Charles sports bar has it all -- dart boards, pool tables, video games, lots of TVs for catching your favorite teams, live entertainment and a... READ MORE
This martini lounge's club-like vibe draws in a mixed 20s-30s-40s crowd. Take a seat on bright-red, low-slung banquette seating to sip and chat with friends, or... READ MORE
This popular pizza pub sports a rustic, lodge-style decor has the obligatory deer trophies, swinging doors and cigar store Indians statues. Cheesy pizza -- in t... READ MORE
It may look like a run-of-the-mill corner tap on the outside, but inside, Blues Island Pub is white-hot with live blues music five days a week. Expect both well... READ MORE
The owners of Lincoln Parks' long-standing Salvatore's are behind this Old Town bar, which straddles two popular concepts: the Irish pub and the neighborhood sp... READ MORE
This spacious tavern serves a variety of foods, from sushi to flatbread pizzas, as well as several sandwiches, salads and classic American entrees, like meatloa... READ MORE